Reserve Bank of Australia decision on Tuesday comes after three consecutive cash rate hikes this yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank has warned it is read…
‘Unbelievable’ waste and inefficiency at MoD, says ex-defence minister Al Carns
Exclusive: Carns, who quit last week, says he was angered by unwillingness to confront sunk costs of legacy programmesThere is “unbelievable” waste and inefficiency at the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the former armed forces minister Al Carns has said, a…
Qualcomm CEO says AI agents will replace apps — as chip giant works on 40 new AI-powered devices
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said he is bullish on smart glasses which could eventually become as big as the smartphone.
Australia central bank warns hikes are not off the table as it keeps rates steady at 4.35%
In its statement, the RBA said that inflation was “still too high,” which warranted to keep the cash rate unchanged
Half of world’s children exposed to at least three climate hazards, Unicef says
Almost every child, including those from high-income countries, is now exposed to at least one hazardHalf of the world’s children are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards threatening their health, education and survival, according to a…
Division in UK probably worse now than in run-up to Brexit, says Kim Leadbeater
Labour MP warns of voices fanning hatred on eve of 10th anniversary of the murder of her sister, the MP Jo CoxPolitical hatred and division in the UK is probably worse now than during the Brexit referendum, when Jo Cox was murdered, says Kim Leadbeater…
EV prices in UK and EU not likely to dive due to Chinese rivalry, says Xpeng boss
Brian Gu says he sees Chinese car firms competing on quality rather than launching price war as at homeMotorists in the UK and EU should not expect a sharp drop in the cost of electric vehicles despite increased competition among Chinese manufacturers,…
Biotech IPO window is opening but big pharma M&A still sets the pace, top bankers tell CNBC
Biopharma dealmaking is driven by pressure to top up drug pipelines ahead of major patent expirations later this decade.
6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off of Indonesia, US Geological Survey says
Authorities have urged the public to heed official advice and instructions and exercise caution, warning that aftershocks can last hours.
Vance says details of US-Iran agreement still to be worked out amid scepticism from Republicans
Senate Republicans say there are many unanswered questions about the deal and question inclusion of funds for Iran The US vice-president, JD Vance, has said a number of issues still need to be figured out with Iran, as many Republicans expressed scept…